What’s Replacing Buttermilk Channel? Plus Babka Pizza, Pottery Nights & More
We're sharing neighborhood openings, events, happenings and more.
Each week we share the latest things going on around the neighborhood including the most important news and events to keep you connected to where you live!
Here’s what’s happening this week:
✨ New Openings and Coming Soon ✨
Finer Sounds opened in The Ace Hotel! With a curated selection of vinyl records and other audio necessities, Finer Sounds has opened its flagship store inside the Ace Hotel. They’re open daily from 11am-6pm.
New Heatwise studio coming to Carroll Gardens! Set to open in 2026, Heatwise will be opening a new studio in the Carroll Gardens neighborhood, get the latest updates here.
Hawaiian Fast Casual spot opens in DUMBO: Aloha Alley just opened in at 40 Main St, offering Poke nachos, traditional Hawaiian plates, spam musubi, shave ice and more!
Breads Bakery is now in Brooklyn Bridge Park and they’re offering an exclusive babka pizza at the new location. They’re also serving up their classic pastries, sandwiches, salads, coffee and more.
New Pottery Studio Coming Soon! Hey Clay is set to open soon at 420 Carroll St. They’ll be offering classes, memberships and workshops. Join their mailing list to get the latest updates here.
Trudie’s Tavern from Gertie Team opening in the former Buttermilk Channel space: The couple behind Gertie has announced that they will be opening a restaurant in the longtime Buttermilk Channel space (524 Court Street) later this year. Trudie’s Tavern will serve up dishes like matzo-crusted fried chicken and waffles, steak, and rotisserie chicken. The menu will be led by Gertie’s former chef Mike Cain. [Eater].
Our Top Picks
Events with an asterisk* tend to sell out- reserve tickets early!
Today, July 31:
Drunk Black History @ Museum of Food and Drink, (6:00pm-9:00pm)*: Ready to laugh, sip, and celebrate at Drunk Black History: Culinary Edition? Comedian Brandon Collins leads an entertaining, booze-filled dive into the rich food and drink legacy of the African diaspora. You can expect an impressive guest lineup and unforgettable stories you’re not finding in a high school history book. Purchase tickets ($45) here.
Friday, August 1:
First Fridays @ Strong Rope Brewery (6:00pm-9:00pm): This series features a monthly art installation & live DJ! This month’s exhibit features art by Regina Vargas. The collection “Color Memory”, a visual diary told through saturation, light, and place, will be on display for the months of August and September. Regina Vargas is a fourth-generation painter whose work blends personal memory, cultural heritage, and a love for vibrant color. Born in Mexico City and now based in Brooklyn, Regina’s work is deeply rooted in her Mexican identity. FREE admission.
Saturday, August 2:
First Saturday: En Fuego @ Brooklyn Museum (5:00pm-9:30pm)*: Ignite your night with music, film, poetry, and comedy at August’s First Saturday. Celebrate the brilliance of artists from the Caribbean diaspora in the lead-up to Brooklyn’s West Indian Day Parade. Includes museum general admission. FREE.
Sunday, August 3:
Phoenicia Flea @ Strong Rope Brewery (1:00pm-7:00pm): Phoenicia Flea is bringing 15+ curated vintage and craft vendors from the Catskills, Hudson Valley, and beyond to Strong Rope Brewery. Stop by for a free, sun-soaked day of shopping, sipping, and summer vibes! FREE.
Multi-Day Events:
Pint for a Pint @ Grand Army Bar with New York Blood Center (July 27th-August 31st): Partnering with New York Blood Center, Grand Army is introducing their Pint For A Pint initiative. NYCB donors can get a voucher for 1 free pint when they donate at any NYBC blood drive or donor center. More info here and find out how you can donate to NYBC here.
Book these popular events in advance:
Bark Barbecue Rooftop Takeover @ Time Out Market (Saturday, August 9, 12:00pm-12:00am): Enjoy exclusive bites, live music, and curated experiences like a Dominican colmado, Don Carvajal Coffee, and Chinola cocktails. With two ticket tiers offering perks from fast-track BBQ lines to lounge seating and surprise giveaways, this will be a summer flavor fest worth checking out. Purchase tickets here.
Pottery Workshop @ Talea (Thursday, August 7, 7:00pm): Join a cozy handbuilding pottery night led by a pro potter—your ticket includes fresh clay, tools, a finished piece to keep, and a complimentary drink at the Talea Cobble Hill Taproom. Purchase tickets ($126) here.
Nashville X NYC songwriters @ Saturn Road (Saturday, August 23, 7:00pm): Join an intimate songwriters round featuring storytellers from Nashville and NYC. Expect a memorable evening of music and community in Saturn Road’s cozy backyard space. Tickets ($15) here.
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Local Business Buzz ✨
Jet Set Pilates is coming to Boerum Hill and offering Founding Member pricing! Sign up for updates to be the first to hear when they officially open their doors and get in on the Founding Member offer here.
Check out Café Brume’s Spritzy Hour: Known for Alpine-inspired brunch and dinner, they’re also serving up $8 Spritzes during Happy Hour: 5–6pm Tuesday through Friday, and 4–6pm on weekends.
Restaurant Week Round-Up:
Dates: July 22-August 31
It’s time for Summer Restaurant Week! We’ve put together a list of local restaurants participating so you can check them out!
French Louie: Two-course lunch Tues-Fri ($30), three-course dinner Sun-Fri ($45)
Levant on Smith: Three-course prix-fixe Daily from 4:00pm ($60)
Verde on Smith: Three-course prix-fixe Daily from 4:00pm ($60)
Barbalu Bklyn: Two-course lunch Mon-Fri ($30), three-course dinner Sun-Thurs ($60)
Lele’s Roman: Two-course weekday lunch/Sunday Brunch ($30), three-course dinner ($45)
Gage and Tollner: Three-course dinner Mon-Fri ($60)
More to check out: Evalyn’s Tap House, Shan, Felice Montague, Henry’s End, Aromi, Indian Table, Bar56, Gair, Red Hook Lobster Pound
Brooklyn Real Estate 🏠
544 Carroll Street is now leasing its record‑breaking $25,000/month duplex - Gowanus’ highest-rate rental. [New York Post]
JLL Capital has secured $123 million in construction financing for Anagram Gowanus, a 158‑unit mixed‑use development at 450 Union Street in Gowanus (adjacent to Gowanus Canal on the Carroll Gardens side) - bringing more housing and retail space to the neighborhood. [citybiz]
Sky Equity Group has secured a $340 million refinancing loan from Affinius Capital to complete and lease up 313 Bond, a two‑tower, 603‑unit luxury mixed‑use project in Gowanus featuring 51,600 sq ft of retail space and top‑tier amenities. [Crain’s New York Business] [Multi-Housing News]
The housing lottery is live for The Brook (589 Fulton Street), a 51‑story Downtown Brooklyn tower with 591 rental units - including 178 affordable (studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom) apartments priced from $1,793/month - and amenities like a pool, dog‑washing station, gym, bike lockers and rooftop lounge. [Brownstoner]
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